This morning I used my new Motar and Pestle and grounded up some fresh flax on my cereal:

Before:

In You, The Owner’s Manual, Dr. Oz says that Omega-3 fatty acids are like ‘WD-40 for the body. They help provide lubrication that the joints need to function. By keeping the joints lubed you experience less friction, less grinding, and less pain as you age. They can decrease inflammation in inflamed joints.”

All the better reason to get enough when exercising!

After: (I should have grounded these a bit more but I was pressed for time!)

Because Omega-3 fatty acids are extremely unstable, make sure you store freshly milled flax seed in an air tight container in the fridge. Freshly milled flax seed is the only way you will ensure that you are obtaining these beneficial fatty acids. That’s why doctors always recommend to buy whole flax and then mill your own. (Source: Foods That Fight Cancer, By: Richard Beliveau)

For best quality in all aspects, grind/mill the flax just before use. Quality deteriorates quickly once milled due to oxidation and light exposure.

I remember my nutrition professor always saying that the ground flax you buy in the storesisn’t as nutritious as doing it yourself fresh.

Delicious!

Benefits of Flax Seed:

They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which prevents and reduces blood clotting which combats heart diseases, diabetes and cancers.

High in fibers, which reduce, the cholesterol level in the body.

Gives strength and shine to hair, skin and nails.

It decreases the risk of asthma, headache and arthritis due to its anti inflammatory agents.

It is good for bones and joints.

It makes the cell membranes flexible, which prevents constipation.

It is helpful in curing migraine headaches.

Researches have shown that it is protects form breast cancer and other menstrual problems.

In a report by CBC News, claims that researchers from Southern Korea have found a link between a common food additive and lung cancer in mice. The Soeul National University study finds that inorganic phosphates may speed cancerous tumor growth in those with a predisposition to lung cancer.

Where can you often find inorganic phosphates? In bakery items, processed foods like meats, cheese, and beverages. Check your labels!

These phosphates are added to improve food texture and increase water retention.

More reasons to stay away from processed foods with ingredients that you don’t recognize or can’t pronounce!

i think sometimes you can have pain there from the pressure of the laces of your shoes. make sure they are not tied too tight, and experiment with different ways of tying them to take the pressure of the part that’s hurting. hope it feels better soon!!

I was just reading about flax seeds in the book Ultra Metabolism. I appreciate how well you explained how we can gain from them but also how to store them.. no one ever mentions that part.
I wasn’t quite sure what the big deal with flax was so this really helped.

hi! just wanted to say i love your blog!! anyway, i’m not sure if this is the same pain you have but i had trouble with just one foot when i was training for my marathon which seemed to progress as i increased my mileage. when i went to the doctor, he explained that you have an arch that goes across your foot (transverse arch) just like the arch you have under your foot. if the arch across your foot is steep, it can cause pain across the top of your foot. if the pain is unbearable, he recommended orthotics, but i just bought some inserts from a running store that provided some extra support for my arch that seemed to help. you may want to google it because i’m not sure if this is the same pain you are having but it sounds similar to what i had. hope you training goes well! i’ve run two half marathons and it is a great race!!

DEB- For best quality in all aspects, grind/mill the flax just before use. Quality deteriorates quickly once milled due to oxidation and light exposure. I learned from my nutrition professor that buying already ground flax means that you won’t be obtaining as much nutritional benefit than if you make it freshly milled.